Bible Studies & Discipleship Groups: Spring 2013

Contact the leaders listed below for more details…

Bible Study with Professor Joseph Williams:  Join Professor Joseph Williams & his wife Glory as they lead a Bible study at their home (113 Elm Ave.) on Sunday Evenings at 7:30PM.  Together the group will work through biblical passages.  Contact Professor Williams () for more information.

When God isn’t a Fluffy Bunny with Professor Matt Henry: Does God place us in painful situations for His glory? Does God “punish” the innocent? Does the difference between saying “God allows evil” and “God causes evil” change how you feel when you’re hurting? How do we respond to life when we are not sure of, or are not happy with the answers we imagine for these questions? Are we even allowed to ask these questions in our churches, families, friend groups, or in our own hearts? This group is exploring these questions and more as we read through various passages of Scripture and wrestle with our understanding of God’s actions in the world.  Monday nights from 4-5:05 pm in The Underground. All are welcome. Contact Professor Henry () for more information.      

Reposition Yourself - Living Life without Limits:  Join Dr. Laurie Giles & Dr. Jacqueline Dyer for a journey through the book “Reposition Yourself: Living Life without Limits” as you learn how to succeed in life by re-evaluating and reconstructing your attitudes and applying Christian principles to adjust to the many changes that life brings. Meeting times will be Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm.  Contact Dr. Giles () or Dr. Dyer () for more information.

Exploring the Christian Faith: If Christianity is new to you or you are simply interested in learning more about faith, the Alpha Course is a DVD series dealing with the essential questions of life that the group will explore together, such as: “Who is Jesus?, How does God guide us?, How can I resist evil?, What does the Holy Spirit do?, and How do I make the most of my life?”  Contact Chaplain MacPherson () for more information.

MEN’S GROUP:

The Journey (Men’s Study): A men’s Bible study will meet together to examine the fundamentals of our faith.  Contact Sidney Karr () for meeting time and location.

WOMEN’S GROUPS:

Women’s Prayer Group:   In the midst of busy and hectic schedules, we commit to creating space to gather together to listen and speak to God in prayer.  The group will begin each week by explore different prayer practices and elements of prayer.  The majority of our time together will be spent in prayer for one another.  We are not called to walk this journey along.  If you are looking for others to journey with during this semester through prayer, contact Jennie Williams () for meeting time and location.

One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are : “Discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to everyday amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of experiencing the constant presence of God that will bring you deep and lasting joy. There is purity in simplicity and a breathtaking beauty that can be found even in life's slightest details… Renew your appreciation for the beauty that permeates all creation with the wisdom-soaked pages of this Christian Living treasure.” Contact Patty Vazquez at () for more information.

Lies Young Women Believe: And The Truth That Sets Them Free: Trying to listen to the right voices can be difficult. Maybe your heart is telling you that some things in your life are way off course. Certain habits and relationships have left you confused and lonely. This is not the way it's supposed to be.  This book exposes 25 of the lies most commonly believed by your generation. The authors share real-life accounts from some of the young women they interviewed; along with honest stories about how they've overcome lies they believed themselves. They get down in the trenches of the battle with you. Best of all, they'll show you how to be set free by the Truth. Together the group will decide meeting time and location.  Contact Jennie Williams () for more information.

Two Additional Groups:

Divorce Care: Have you experienced divorce in your family?  Do you wonder how to move from broken to healthy relationships?  Together we will explore letting go of guilt, pain, and anger.  Discover new ways to enrich your own relationships.  For more information contact Jennie Williams ().

Grief Share: If you have experienced a loss in your life that would like prayer and support for, please contact us about the possibility of joining a group and we will journey together.  Contact Jennie Williams () for more information.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN GROUP OR WOULD LIKE TO CHECK OUT

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